Editorial
It didn’t seem
more that a couple of months ago and I was getting all excited about the start
of the season, now its at an end for most of us but this can be the most
important period where the base is set down for next year. I used to think this
was a load of rubbish and did not start training until the following April
after panicking realising Taunton Deane was only a month away but my results
this year have been the proof having had my best season ever, so come on and enjoy the various training
events we organise - starting with the Saturday morning Sheep Track run, I know
its an early start 8 am but you are back for the rest of the day to get on with
the diy and shopping after a good hours training so come on make the effort and
meet us on Saturdays - We have also two very important meetings arranged, the AGM
on November the 27th and the annual “get together” on December the 8th,
so remember, Be there or be square..........
Training
Pool Swimming
Soundwell Pool
Mondays and Fridays starting at 9pm, Masters lane swimming
session supervised by Gordon Lovell. Not a specific Tri session but lots of
members attend especially Mondays which seem to be the main session.
Speedwell Pool
Saturdays at 12 midday, informal
session with Chris Glover, phone Chris at the pool to check dates as this is
run alternative Saturdays
Yate Swimming Pool
Thursday evenings from 8pm to 9pm. Cost £3 plus . Again not
a tri specific session but yet another place with adult lane swimming with a
recommended program placed in each lane based on the ability, you decide.
Running
Tuesdays 8pm - Quite hard
10k.
Thursdays 8pm - Easy 10 miles.
Contact Chris Glover
Tel 0117 9402397
Saturdays - Sheep
track, All abilities, first to top runs back to last person so we all reach the
top together, muddy, wet and good fun. Meet at Swinford Picnic Area 8 am -
Contact Rich 0117 9565116 don’t phone after 9pm please.
What's on
Entry forms are now available for the Bath Half Marathon,
17th March 2002. This was full by early Jan this year available from the web
site www.bathhalfmarathon.co.uk or from
Bath Half Marathon Entries Secretary
22 Bailbrook Lane, Lower Swainswick, Bath, BA1 7AH
The Sodbury Slog once again takes place soon, the 11th
November. Entry form from the web site www.bittonrr.co.uk or I understand you
can enter on the day for an extra pound.
Classifieds
Sports Massage
by Chris
Barker IIHHT.Dip.FTST
Special offer
for Kingswood Tri members
Sports
Massage/Therapy
£7.50 per half
hour session
This is a
special discounted price and usually costs £10+
Contact Chris
Tel 0117
9561576
Mobile 0777
900 3230
Black Cannondale R500 - Aluminum Frame
700cc Quick
release wheels
Trans X tri
bars with grip shift gear change, shimano gears and pedals
Cat eye
computer
The frame was
second hand when bought but all the components were purchased new and hardly
used
£ 400 O.N.O.
Also some
Adidas Simpleton shoes size 8/9
Contact Sally
on 0117 9620973 ( Home )
Milked
Again!
Re Ian's quote after last months article:-
“What can I say,
except here’s to Thruxton……or Waterloo to you John , mate. He’ll have to count
all the way to eight on the bike section there – it’s in the bag!! “
- Had he arrived on time to start with everybody else he might of had a slim chance but as it was I beat him by just under 16 minutes, Milked once more, Dummy.............
No doubt Ian will be producing an article for the next
magazine about Thruxton ?
3 Up Time Trial - Chippenham
This was a great success and I can say we will be fielding
at least three teams again next year as we all want to have another go.
After advertising, telephoning, press ganging, blackmailing
etc. we eventually came up with 9 members who wanted to play and quickly formed
three teams. The teams comprised
Rich James Mike
Taylor Steve
Penman
John Milkins Ian
Barter Kelly
Monteith
Wayne Osmond Ian
Gillard Matt
Attwood
The event date was the 14th October so the Sunday
before, the day of the Bristol Half
Marathon we organised a practice session. This was to be very important as none
of us had ever ridden so fast and close before but luckily this was completed
without any damage to bikes or bodies and set us up well for the following
Sunday.
Come race day the sun shone and apart from a bit of dampness
conditions were good and we all set off for a good race all dressed in the new Kingswood
Tri Cycle kit ( see on ).
The Rich James team were first off but we had been “knobbled”
a bit because the Joe Beer Team comprising Joe and the two owners of AVC at Bath
were immediately behind us, luckily being a three up teams were started at
three minute intervals so we had a bit of a start, but I had been given a load
of verbals from these chaps in the two weeks prior to the start as I usually
race for them on bike events and suspiciously their entry arrived with the
organiser after they knew we were competing so you can imagine the grief we
gave them at the start. But as you can imagine we were as determined not to let
them get past as much as they were determined to pass us !
The first team off did quite well finishing in 62 minutes
which was not too bad for the 25 miles, Wayne doing particularly well as he had
not ridden his gorgeous Look Bike for the
past twelve months. The next Kingswood Team off included the
two Ian's but one was missing at the start, evidently Ian Barter had forgotten
his helmet and went back to get it so the other two started without him, I
think this infringed the rules a bit but this ensured that Ian had a chase on
his hands to catch up, this was achieved
at the seventeen mile point and as you can imagine he was exhausted at the
finish. The final team had a steady ride and finished in a good time.
Back at the HQ and we had tea and cake which is a tradition
at these Time Trialing events. Rich got excited at one stage when we were
labelled first vets but as the times can in we got demoted and I think we
finished third in class, but we did beat the Total Fitness Taem, still not bad
for a bunch of traithletes amongst 27 other teams of cyclists, the AVC Team can
in a bit sheepish about 20 seconds behind us having not succeeded in their task
to overtake us so as you can imagine we gave them plenty of stick, then they
started to blame their bikes ??
One thing is sure we will be better prepared next year and
at least one of our teams will go sub 60.
KIT Clothing
Rich has a supply of cycling shirts with the Kingswood Logo
printed on. These are idea for cycling, Duathlon, Running etc. and really cheap
at a measly £15.00 being excellent quality. We also have tracksters, tri suits
and possibly helmets on the way so watch this space for details, the shirts are
available now so contact Rich asap before there all gone.
AGM
Tuesday November the 27th
Griffin Inn 8pm
Try to attend as we have some important points to discuss
FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Kingswood Tri Club - Annual Xmas Do
Wincombe Barn,
Downend Saturday 8th December
8.00pm. to 11.30pm.
American
Supper - No bar so bring your own food and drink
Disco
Tickets a
measly £2.50 per head, this includes entry into the Raffle
Prize for the
best home made Xmas hat
Don’t miss it, Alex
has worked hard to organise this
The Inaugural Rhayader (Wales) Sprint Triathlon
By Tony Reed
Gemma and Tony Reed an awesome daughter and Dad duo
represented Kingswood Traithlon Club in the first Rhyader Triathlon over in
Wales.
Gemma did well and was 3rd Female in the open ladies class
but if she hadn’t stopped to repair her waterproof makeup in the transitions she would have been
second lady. Tony despite the organisers trying to give him the senior vets
title at the prize giving had to confess that he hadn't competed the cycle
course.
The 400 mtr swim was in a 20 mtr length pool, with three
lanes and two competitors per lane, swimming up and down rather than a circuit
within a lane was civilised. Gemma had her usual good strong swim and Tony had
his usual ********* ( censored, Ed ) swim.
The 17.5km bike ride was undulating, a mixture of main A class
roads and country lanes. Gemma had a good solid ride and Tony was going well
when he punctured, after doing a “ John
Cleese - Fawlty Towers ” on his bike he noticed that a crowd (flock?) of sheep
had gathered. He abused them ( verbally - he had no wellies ) before returning
to the start.
The 5 km run was excellent. A combination of country lanes
and farm tracks. Gemma had a storming run and looked strong at the finish ( is
this the result of the sheep track training ? - without a doubt, Ed). Tony also
had a good powerful run.
Rhayader is 91 miles from Bristol and probably on the limits
for a days excursion ( unless its diving - Ed ) but for a small end of season
event well worth a TRI !
Get Well
I understand that Gerry is now out of hospital and
recovering from a successful hip operation
We all wish
you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you asap.
E Mail
Remember you will get this quicker by e mail and save the
club postage and get advised of any late minute events so if you have an e mail address please send
me a blank e mail and I can put you on the distribution list.
john@milkins83.freeserve.co.uk
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